Structural engineering Books

Book SynopsisA presentation of the theory behind the Rayleigh-Ritz (R-R) method, as well as a discussion of the choice of admissible functions and the use of penalty methods, including recent developments such as using negative inertia and bi-penalty terms. While presenting the mathematical basis of the R-R method, the authors also give simple explanations and analogies to make it easier to understand. Examples include calculation of natural frequencies and critical loads of structures and structural components, such as beams, plates, shells and solids. MATLAB codes for some common problems are also supplied.Table of ContentsPREFACE xi INTRODUCTION AND HISTORICAL NOTES xiii CHAPTER 1. PRINCIPLE OF CONSERVATION OF ENERGY AND RAYLEIGH’S PRINCIPLE 1 CHAPTER 2. RAYLEIGH’S PRINCIPLE AND ITS IMPLICATIONS 11 CHAPTER 3. THE RAYLEIGH–RITZ METHOD AND SIMPLE APPLICATIONS 21 CHAPTER 4. LAGRANGIAN MULTIPLIER METHOD 33 CHAPTER 5. COURANT’S PENALTY METHOD INCLUDING NEGATIVE STIFFNESS AND MASS TERMS 39 CHAPTER 6. SOME USEFUL MATHEMATICAL DERIVATIONS AND APPLICATIONS 55 CHAPTER 7. THE THEOREM OF SEPARATION AND ASYMPTOTIC MODELING THEOREMS 67 CHAPTER 8. ADMISSIBLE FUNCTIONS 81 CHAPTER 9. NATURAL FREQUENCIES AND MODES OF BEAMS 89 CHAPTER 10. NATURAL FREQUENCIES AND MODES OF PLATES OF RECTANGULAR PLANFORM 113 CHAPTER 11. NATURAL FREQUENCIES AND MODES OF SHALLOW SHELLS OF RECTANGULAR PLANFORM 133 CHAPTER 12. NATURAL FREQUENCIES AND MODES OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL BODIES 149 CHAPTER 13. VIBRATION OF AXIALLY LOADED BEAMS AND GEOMETRIC STIFFNESS 161 CHAPTER 14. THE RRM IN FINITE ELEMENTS METHOD 181 BIBLIOGRAPHY 197 APPENDIX 203 INDEX 229

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Book SynopsisThis book is dedicated to the general study of the dynamics of mechanical structures with consideration of uncertainties. The goal is to get the appropriate forms of a part in minimizing a given criterion. In all fields of structural mechanics, the impact of good design of a room is very important to its strength, its life and its use in service. The development of the engineer's art requires considerable effort to constantly improve structural design techniques.Table of ContentsPreface xi Chapter 1. Introduction to Structural Dynamics 1 1.1. Composition of problems relating to dynamic structures 2 1.1.1. Finite element method 4 1.1.2. Modal superposition method 5 1.1.3. Direct integration 6 1.2. Structural optimization 8 1.2.1. Design optimization 9 1.2.2. Shape optimization 9 1.2.3. Topological optimization 10 1.2.4. Definitions and formulation of an optimization problem 12 1.3. Structures with uncertain parameters 13 1.3.1. Monte Carlo simulation 14 1.3.2. Analytic method 15 1.3.3. Stochastic finite element method 15 1.3.4. Fluid logic method 16 1.3.5. Reliability method 17 1.3.6. Reliability optimization 21 1.4. Conclusion 23 Chapter 2. Decoupled Systems 25 2.1. Introduction 25 2.2. Problems with structural dynamics 25 2.2.1. Movement equation 25 2.2.2. Hooke’s law 26 2.2.3. Variational formulation 27 2.2.4. Estimation by finite elements 27 2.2.5. Resolution in the frequency domain 28 2.2.6. Solution in the temporal domain 29 2.2.7. Reduction of the model 31 2.3. Acoustic problems 42 2.3.1. Wave equation: formulation pressure 42 2.3.2. Variational formulation 43 2.3.3. Estimation by finite elements 43 2.3.4. Solution in the frequency domain 44 2.3.5. Model fluid reduction 45 2.4. Conclusion 55 Chapter 3. Coupled Systems 57 3.1. Introduction 57 3.2. Mathematical formulation 57 3.2.1. Behavior equations 57 3.2.2. Conditions for fluid–structure coupling 58 3.3. Variational formulation 59 3.4. Estimation by finite elements 59 3.4.1. Estimation of unknown physical values 59 3.4.2. Integration of variational forms 60 3.5. Vibro-acoustic problem 60 3.6. Hydro-elastic problem 61 3.6.1. Calculation of the elementary matrix of the fluid–structure interaction 64 3.6.2. Dynamic study 65 3.7. Reduction of the model 67 3.7.1. Modal superposition method for the paired system 67 3.7.2. Direct calculation 71 3.7.3. Calculation with modal reduction 72 3.7.4. Modal synthesis method for paired systems 74 3.7.5. Direct numerical calculation 81 3.7.6. Numerical calculation with modal superposition 83 3.8. Conclusion 84 Chapter 4. Reliability and Meshless Methods in Mechanics 85 4.1. Introduction to non-networking methods 85 4.2. Moving least squares 88 4.2.1. Properties of MLS form function 94 4.2.2. Base functions 95 4.2.3. Weight functions 96 4.3. Galerkin mesh-free method 98 4.4. Imposition of essential limiting conditions 103 4.4.1. Variational principle modified with Lagrange multipliers 103 4.4.2. Variational principle modified without Lagrange multipliers 104 4.4.3. Variational principle with a charge 105 4.4.4. Connection with meshing of finite elements 106 4.5. Integration in the EFG method 107 4.6. Description of EFG method algorithms 109 Chapter 5. Mechanical Systems with Uncertain Parameters 115 5.1. Introduction 115 5.2. Monte Carlo simulation 116 5.3. Disturbance methods 116 5.3.1. Expansion into a second-order Taylor series 118 5.3.2. Muscolino distortion method 124 5.3.3. Disturbance methods and modal reduction methods 127 5.4. Projection onto polynomial chaos 131 5.4.1. Moments of the response function in frequency 134 5.4.2. Moments of dynamic response 135 5.4.3. Projection onto polynomial chaos with modal reduction 137 5.5. Conclusion 149 Chapter 6. Modal Synthesis Methods and Stochastic Finite Element Methods 151 6.1. Introduction 151 6.2. Linear dynamic problems 152 6.2.1. Equations of motion 152 6.2.2. Solutions in the transient regime 153 6.2.3. Solutions in the harmonic regime 154 6.3. Modal synthesis methods 155 6.3.1. Introduction 155 6.3.2. Sub-structure assembly technique 157 6.3.3. Fixed interface method 158 6.3.4. MacNeal’s free interface method 161 6.3.5. Free interface method 163 6.3.6. Hybrid method 166 6.3.7. Reduction in degrees of freedom of the interface 166 6.4. Stochastic finite element methods 168 6.4.1. Introduction 168 6.4.2. Discretization of random fields 169 6.4.3. Methods of moments 171 6.5. Conclusion 179 Chapter 7. Stochastic Modal Synthesis Methods 181 7.1. Introduction 181 7.2. Taylor series expansion of the modal equations of a stochastic structure 181 7.2.1. Expression of the mean values and covariances 184 7.3. Muscolino perturbation method 184 7.3.1. Expansion of the modal equations of a stochastic structure 185 7.4. Stochastic fixed interface method 186 7.4.1. Taylor series expansion 186 7.5. Stochastic modal synthesis method 191 7.5.1. Introduction 191 7.6. Conclusion 236 Chapter 8. Dynamic Response of a Structure with Uncertain Variables to a Given Excitation 237 8.1. Introduction 237 8.2. Perturbation method 238 8.2.1. Taylor series expansion of the equations of motion 238 8.2.2. Muscolino perturbation method 241 8.3. Stochastic modal synthesis method 242 8.4. Projection onto homogeneous chaos 245 8.5. Coupling modal synthesis methods with projection onto homogeneous chaos 248 8.6. Conclusion 264 Chapter 9. Stochastic Frequency Response Function 265 9.1. Introduction 265 9.2. Calculation of the stochastic frequency response function 266 9.3. Calculation of the stochastic frequency response function with modal synthesis methods 270 9.4. Conclusion 281 Chapter 10. Modal Synthesis Methods and Reliability Optimization Methods 283 10.1. Introduction 283 10.2. Combining modal synthesis and RBDO methods 283 10.3. Conclusion 294 Chapter 11. Stochastic Model of Transmission in a Wind Turbine 295 11.1. Introduction 295 11.2. Modeling the dynamic behavior of the gearing system in a wind turbine 295 11.3. Dynamic response of a two-step gear system in a wind turbine with uncertain variables 296 11.3.1. Dynamic model of a two-step wind turbine transmission 296 11.3.2. Study using the polynomial chaos method 299 11.3.3. Perturbation method study 309 11.3.4. Comparison of the different methods 315 11.4. Conclusion 317 Bibliography 319 Index 327

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Book SynopsisThe importance of continuous research into Seismic Design for Engineering Plant can never be underestimated. Earthquake disaster prevention is a fascinating area requiring ingenious solutions to its unique problems. The benefits of sharing information from developments in this field are also of vital importance. This new book describes and assesses the seismic requirements for different types of structures. In focussing on nuclear chemical plants critical guidance is given on design and cost-effective methods. Bringing together valuable experience from a wide range of disciplines, this important volume covers an informative selection of topics. Contents include: Introduction to Seismic Design Expected accelerations and ways to minimize interaction between structural and mechanical components The practical aspects of designing and assessing mechanical handling equipment for seismic events Nuclear safety requirements for travelling cranes Overview of vessel seismic design Seismic qualification of existing pipework in UK nuclear power plants Construction of a three-dimensional, large-scale shaking table land development of core technology The contributors to this book are experts in their field whether they are from the nuclear, academic, governmental, or engineering consultant sectors. Their experienced and informed contributions will highlight and explore the most recent developments and challenges facing this highly relevant field of mechanical engineering.Table of ContentsForeword xiii Chapter 1 Introduction to Seismic Design J Mills 1 Chapter 2 Expected Accelerations and Ways to Minimize Interaction between Structural and Mechanical Components P A Merriman 15 Chapter 3 The Practical Aspects of Designing and Assessing Mechanical Handling Equipment for Seismic Events D W Davies 31 Chapter 4 Nuclear Safety Requirements for Travelling Cranes D M Edge, M D Rowlson, and W S Atkins 45 Chapter 5 Overview of Vessel Seismic Design B Mackie 55 Chapter 6 Seismic Qualification of Existing Pipework in UK Nuclear Power Plants J MacFarlane and C Hughes 81 Chapter 7 Design Substantiation and Installation of Electrical System Components - Lesson Learned from Observed Performance B Eccles and T Allmark 93 Chapter 8 Seismic Qualification of Plant at Nuclear Submarine Bases and Dockyards K Nailard 99 Chapter 9 Construction of a Three-dimensional, Large-scale Shaking Table and Development of Core Technology N Ogawa, K Ohtani, T Katayama, and H Shibata 109 Chapter 10 Near-fault Ground Motions: Demand and Structural Capacity Requirements P Gulkan 139 Chapter 11 Seismic IPEEE Results and their Use in Risk-informed Applications G S Hardy, R P Kassawara, J M Richards, and W H Tong 173 Chapter 12 Application of Seismic Margin Methodology for Modification of Piping Systems P D Baughman and K M Sickles 183 Subject Index 195 Authors' Index 199

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Book SynopsisThis book is organized around the various sensing techniques used to achieve structural health monitoring. Its main focus is on sensors, signal and data reduction methods and inverse techniques, which enable the identification of the physical parameters, affected by the presence of the damage, on which a diagnostic is established. Structural Health Monitoring is not oriented by the type of applications or linked to special classes of problems, but rather presents broader families of techniques: vibration and modal analysis; optical fibre sensing; acousto-ultrasonics, using piezoelectric transducers; and electric and electromagnetic techniques. Each chapter has been written by specialists in the subject area who possess a broad range of practical experience. The book will be accessible to students and those new to the field, but the exhaustive overview of present research and development, as well as the numerous references provided, also make it required reading for experienced researchers and engineers.Table of ContentsForeword 11 Chapter 1. Introduction to Structural Health Monitoring 13 Daniel BALAGEAS 1.1. Definition of Structural Health Monitoring 13 1.2. Motivation for Structural Health Monitoring 15 1.3. Structural Health Monitoring as a way of making materials and structures smart 18 1.4. SHM and biomimetics 21 1.5. Process and pre-usage monitoring as a part of SHM 24 1.6. SHM as a part of system management 26 1.7. Passive and active SHM 27 1.8. NDE, SHM and NDECS 28 1.9. Variety and multidisciplinarity: the most remarkable characters of SHM 32 1.10. Birth of the Structural Health Monitoring Community 36 1.11. Conclusion 38 1.12. References 39 Chapter 2. Vibration-Based Techniques for Structural Health Monitoring 45 Claus-Peter FRITZEN 2.1. Introduction 45 2.2. Basic vibration concepts for SHM 49 2.2.1. Local and global methods 52 2.2.2. Damage diagnosis as an inverse problem 54 2.2.3. Model-based damage assessment 57 2.3. Mathematical description of structural systems with damage 62 2.3.1. General dynamic behavior 62 2.3.2. State-space description of mechanical systems 65 2.3.3. Modeling of damaged structural elements 73 2.4. Linking experimental and analytical data 77 2.4.1. Modal Assurance Criterion (MAC) for mode pairing 77 2.4.2. Modal Scaling Factor (MSF) 78 2.4.3. Co-ordinate Modal Assurance Criterion (COMAC) 79 2.4.4. Damping 79 2.4.5. Expansion and reduction 80 2.4.6. Updating of the initial model 84 2.5. Damage localization and quantification 88 2.5.1. Change of the flexibility matrix 88 2.5.2. Change of the stiffness matrix 90 2.5.3. Strain-energy-based indicator methods and curvature modes 91 2.5.4. MECE error localization technique 95 2.5.5. Static displacement method 96 2.5.6. Inverse eigensensitivity method 97 2.5.7. Modal force residual method 100 2.5.8. Kinetic and strain energy-based sensitivity methods 104 2.5.9. Forced vibrations and frequency response functions 108 2.6. Solution of the equation system 118 2.6.1. Regularization 119 2.6.2. Parameter subset selection 120 2.6.3. Other solution methods 125 2.6.4. Variances of the parameters 126 2.7. Neural network approach to SHM 127 2.7.1. The basic idea of neural networks 128 2.7.2. Neural networks in damage detection, localization and quantification 129 2.7.3. Multi-layer Perceptron (MLP) 131 2.8. A simulation example 132 2.8.1. Description of the structure 132 2.8.2. Application of damage indicator methods 137 2.8.3. Application of the modal force residual method and inverse eigensensitivity method 142 2.8.4. Application of the kinetic and modal strain energy methods 149 2.8.5. Application of the Multi-Layer Perceptron neural network 152 2.9. Time-domain damage detection methods for linear systems 153 2.9.1. Parity equation method 154 2.9.2. Kalman filters 163 2.9.3. AR and ARX models 168 2.10. Damage identification in non-linear systems 168 2.10.1. Extended Kalman filter 168 2.10.2. Localization of damage using filter banks 171 2.10.3. A simulation study on a beam with opening and closing crack 172 2.11. Applications 177 2.11.1. I-40 bridge 177 2.11.2. Steelquake structure 185 2.11.3. Application of the Z24 bridge 192 2.11.4. Detection of delamination in a CFRP plate with stiffeners 198 2.12. Conclusion 205 2.13. Acknowledgements 207 2.14. References 208 Chapter 3. Fiber-Optic Sensors 225 Alfredo GÜEMES and Jose Manuel MENENDEZ 3.1. Introduction 225 3.2. Classification of fiber-optic sensors 229 3.2.1. Intensity-based sensors 229 3.2.2. Phase-modulated optical fiber sensors, or interferometers 232 3.2.3. Wavelength based sensors, or Fiber Bragg Gratings (FBG) 235 3.3. The fiber Bragg grating as a strain and temperature sensor 237 3.3.1. Response of the FBG to uniaxial uniform strain fields 237 3.3.2. Sensitivity of the FBG to temperature 239 3.3.3. Response of the FBG to a non-uniform uniaxial strain field 240 3.3.4. Response of the FBG to transverse stresses 248 3.3.5. Photoelasticity in a plane stress state 251 3.4. Structures with embedded fiber Bragg gratings 262 3.4.1. Orientation of the optical fiber optic with respect to the reinforcement fibers 263 3.4.2. Ingress/egress from the laminate 265 3.5. Fiber Bragg gratings as damage sensors for composites 265 3.5.1. Measurement of strain and stress variations 266 3.5.2. Measurement of spectral perturbations associated with internal stress release resulting from damage spread 270 3.6. Examples of applications in aeronautics and civil engineering 274 3.6.1. Stiffened panels with embedded fiber Bragg gratings 275 3.6.2. Concrete beam repair 281 3.7. Conclusions 283 3.8. References 284 Chapter 4. Structural Health Monitoring with Piezoelectric Sensors 287 Philippe GUY and Thomas MONNIER 4.1. Background and context 287 4.2. The use of embedded sensors as acoustic emission (AE) detectors 290 4.2.1. Experimental results and conventional analysis of acoustic emission signals 293 4.2.2. Algorithms for damage localization 296 4.2.3. Algorithms for damage characterization 300 4.2.4. Available industrial AE systems 304 4.2.5. New concepts in acoustic emission 305 4.2.6. Conclusion 308 4.3. State-the-art and main trends in piezoelectric transducer-based acousto-ultrasonic SHM research 308 4.3.1. Lamb wave structure interrogation 309 4.3.2. Sensor technology 313 4.3.3. Tested structures (mainly metallic or composite parts) 325 4.3.4. Acousto-ultrasonic signal and data reduction methods 325 4.3.5. The full implementation of SHM of localized damage with guided waves in composite materials 334 4.3.6. Available industrial acousto-ultrasonic systems with piezoelectric sensors 347 4.4. Electromechanical impedance 352 4.4.1.E/M impedance for defect detection in metallic and composite parts 352 4.4.2. The piezoelectric implant method applied to the evaluation and monitoring of viscoelastic properties 353 4.4.3. Conclusion 364 4.5. Summary and guidelines for future work 365 4.6. References 365 Chapter 5. SHM Using Electrical Resistance 379 Michelle SALVIA and Jean-Christophe ABRY 5.1. Introduction 379 5.2. Composite damage 380 5.3. Electrical resistance of unloaded composite 381 5.3.1. Percolation concept 381 5.3.2. Anisotropic conduction properties in continuous fiber reinforced polymer 382 5.3.3. Influence of temperature 386 5.4. Composite strain and damage monitoring by electrical resistance 388 5.4.1. 0° unidrectional laminates 388 5.4.2. Multidirectional laminates 396 5.4.3. Randomly distributed fiber reinforced polymers 401 5.5. Damage localization 401 5.6. Conclusion 405 5.7. References 405 Chapter 6. Low Frequency Electromagnetic Techniques 411 Michel LEMISTRE 6.1. Introduction 411 6.2. Theoretical considerations on electromagnetic theory 412 6.2.1. Maxwell’s equations 412 6.2.2. Dipole radiation 413 6.2.3. Surface impedance 416 6.2.4. Diffraction by a circular aperture 421 6.2.5. Eddy currents 423 6.2.6. Polarization of dielectrics 423 6.3. Applications to the NDE/NDT domain 426 6.3.1. Dielectric materials 426 6.3.2. Conductive materials 428 6.3.3. Hybrid method 432 6.4. Signal processing 436 6.4.1. Time-frequency transforms 436 6.4.2. The continuous wavelet transform 437 6.4.3. The discrete wavelet transform 439 6.4.4. Multiresolution 441 6.4.5. Denoising 443 6.5. Application to the SHM domain 447 6.5.1. General principles 447 6.5.2. Magnetic method 448 6.5.3. Electric method 450 6.5.4. Hybrid method 450 6.6. References 460 Chapter 7. Capacitive Methods for Structural Health Monitoring in Civil Engineering 463 Xavier DÉROBERT and Jean IAQUINTA 7.1. Introduction 463 7.2. The principle 464 7.3. Capacitance probe for cover concrete 466 7.3.1. Layout 466 7.3.2. Sensitivity 467 7.3.3. Example of measurements on the Empalot Bridge (Toulouse, France) 469 7.4. Application for external post-tensioned cables 471 7.4.1. Influence of the location of the cable 473 7.4.2. Effect of air and water layers 474 7.4.3. Small inclusions 476 7.4.4. Example of an actual measurement 477 7.5. Future work 479 7.6. Monitoring historical buildings 480 7.6.1. Capacitance probe for moisture monitoring 481 7.6.2. Environmental conditions 482 7.6.3. Study on a stone wall test site 483 7.6.4. Water content monitoring of part of the masonry of Notre-Dame La Grande church (Poitiers, France) 485 7.7. Conclusion 488 7.8. Acknowledgements 488 7.9. References 489 Short Biographies of the Contributors 491 Index 493

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Book SynopsisOver the past two decades, the use of finite element method as a design tool has grown rapidly. Easy to use commercial software, such as ANSYS, have become common tools in the hands of students as well as practicing engineers. The objective of this book is to demonstrate the use of one of the most commonly used Finite Element Analysis software, ANSYS, for linear static, dynamic, and thermal analysis through a series of tutorials and examples. Some of the topics covered in these tutorials include development of beam, frames, and Grid Equations; 2-D elasticity problems; dynamic analysis; composites, and heat transfer problems. These simple, yet, fundamental tutorials are expected to assist the users with the better understanding of finite element modeling, how to control modeling errors, and the use of the FEM in designing complex load bearing components and structures. These tutorials would supplement a course in basic finite element or can be used by practicing engineers who may not have the advanced training in finite element analysis.

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Book SynopsisOver the past two decades, the use of finite element method as a design tool has grown rapidly. Easy to use commercial software, such as ANSYS, have become common tools in the hands of students as well as practicing engineers. The objective of this book is to demonstrate the use of one of the most commonly used Finite Element Analysis software, ANSYS, for linear static, dynamic, and thermal analysis through a series of tutorials and examples. Some of the topics covered in these tutorials include development of beam, frames, and Grid Equations; 2-D elasticity problems; dynamic analysis; composites, and heat transfer problems. These simple, yet, fundamental tutorials are expected to assist the users with the better understanding of finite element modeling, how to control modeling errors, and the use of the FEM in designing complex load bearing components and structures. These tutorials would supplement a course in basic finite element or can be used by practicing engineers who may not have the advanced training in finite element analysis.

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Book SynopsisThe primary purpose of this book is to introduce risk and reliability concept into structural design.A structure should be designed taking into account safety, reliability, and economy. Reliability is the probability of successful function, and risk is the potential for unwanted negative consequence of an event. In structural engineering, risk analysis involves the investigation of the probability of rare events. Risk analyses are typically made on the basis of information, which is subject to uncertainty. These uncertainties may be divided into inherent or natural variability. The objective of a structural design is the assurance of successful performance over the useful life of structures or engineering systems.The primary purpose of this book is to introduce risk and reliability concept into structural design. It will cover and review reliability theory and risk analysis to solve structural engineering problems. The book was formed from the easy to the difficult and complicated concepts. Content was written from the basic concepts of uncertainties, structural safety analysis, structural reliability under repeated load, and fatigue reliability. Based on the introduction of failure modes and bounds theory, structural system reliability theory is subsequently discussed. Numerical formulation and examples are provided to enhance the study efficiency of students, engineers, and researchers.This book is suitable for adoption as a textbook or a reference book in a structural reliability analysis course. Furthermore, this book also provides a theoretical foundation for better understanding of the structural safety assessment.

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Book SynopsisScience diplomacy and policy can support collaborative national and international science for advancing knowledge with societal impact in fields such as climate, space, medicine, and the environment. Scientific advances made possible by the basic and applied research carried out by government agencies, universities, and nongovernmental organizations create opportunities and challenges with growing impact on policy decisions. Developing structures that produce the best science information to policy makers is becoming more critical in an ever-changing world. This three-volume set presented by prominent figures from the disciplines of science, engineering, technology, and diplomacy includes their perspectives on potential solutions to opportunities 21st-century scientists, engineers, and diplomats face in the future: To shed light and interface science, technology, and engineering with the realm of policy; To provide a vision for the future by identifying obstacles and opportunities while focusing on several key issues.

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Book SynopsisThis book builds the subject from a foundation that static equilibrium occurs when the rate of change of work done by the load is equal to the rate of change of strain energy in the structure, Energy methods are a powerful tool for the stress analysis of loaded structures. This book builds the subject from a foundation that static equilibrium occurs when the rate of change of work done by the load is equal to the rate of change of strain energy in the structure. Advanced applications of the method are easily developed from this fundamental principle by partial differentiation of the appropriate terms. The methods solve linear problems, statically indeterminate structures, non-linear problems, frames and the derivation of stiffness matrices used in finite element analysis. Critical buckling loads for struts, plates and panels are modelled by comparison of the strain energy stored in the unbuckled and buckled shapes. This method develops an interesting discussion on the theory of buckling of a long slender strut which is additional to those in traditional texts. Post buckling stiffness of plates and panels are modelled using assumed shapes for strain energy calculation. The presentation offers a clear reasoning leading to analysis possibilities not seen in traditional texts which espouse concepts of virtual work, minimum potential energy, complementary energy, and the unit load method.

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Book SynopsisThis volume highlights the latest advances, innovations, and applications in bituminous materials and structures and asphalt pavement technology, as presented by leading international researchers and engineers at the RILEM International Symposium on Bituminous Materials (ISBM), held in Lyon, France on December 14-16, 2020. The symposium represents a joint effort of three RILEM Technical Committees from Cluster F: 264-RAP “Asphalt Pavement Recycling”, 272-PIM “Phase and Interphase Behaviour of Bituminous Materials”, and 278-CHA “Crack-Healing of Asphalt Pavement Materials”. It covers a diverse range of topics concerning bituminous materials (bitumen, mastics, mixtures) and road, railway and airport pavement structures, including: recycling, phase and interphase behaviour, cracking and healing, modification and innovative materials, durability and environmental aspects, testing and modelling, multi-scale properties, surface characteristics, structure performance, modelling and design, non-destructive testing, back-analysis, and Life Cycle Assessment. The contributions, which were selected by means of a rigorous international peer-review process, present a wealth of exciting ideas that will open novel research directions and foster new multidisciplinary collaborations.

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Book SynopsisThis book covers the essentials of developments in the area of plate structures and presents them so that the readers can obtain a quick understanding and overview of the subject. Several theoretical models are employed for their analysis and design starting from the classical thin plate theory to alternatives obtained by incorporation of appropriate complicating effects or by using fundamentally different assumptions. The book includes pedagogical features like end-of-chapter exercises and worked examples to help students in self-learning. The book is extremely useful for the senior undergraduate and postgraduate students of aerospace engineering and mechanical engineering.Table of ContentsDefinition of a Thin Plate.- Classical Plate Theory.- A Critical Assessment of Classical Plate Theory.- Analysis of Rectangular Plates.- Analysis of Circular Plates.- Shear Deformation Theories.- Variable Thickness Plates.- Plate Buckling due to Non-Uniform Compression.- Non-Linear Flexure and Vibrations.- Post-Buckling Behaviour.- Index.

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Book SynopsisIn this collection, scientists and engineers from across industry, academia, and government present their latest improvements and innovations in all aspects of metal forming science and technology, with the intent of facilitating linkages and collaborations among these groups. Chapters cover the breadth of metal forming topics, from fundamental science to industrial application.

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Book SynopsisThis book gathers peer-reviewed contributions presented at the 3rd RILEM Spring Convention and Conference, held at Guimarães and hosted by the University of Minho, Portugal, on March 9-14, 2020. The theme of the Conference was “Ambitioning a Sustainable Future for Built Environment: comprehensive strategies for unprecedented challenges”, which was aimed at discussing current challenges and impacts of the built environment on sustainability. The present volume is dedicated to the topic “Shift to a circular economy”, which is focussed on sustainability and covers the research and recent technologies on the use and development of sustainable materials and structural systems, as well as on recycling and reusing. It also covers the implementation of industrial processes leading to minimized waste, including digital fabrication and deconstruction, as well as integrative approaches that lead to the achievement of the concept of circular economy. Additionally, this topic covers research on novel or existing construction materials and systems based on local resources and regional practices. The following subtopics are included: industrialized construction systems minimizing waste; recycling and reuse of materials and components; 4Ls: local constructions with local materials through local approaches for local development; Digital Manufacturing; design for deconstruction; smart demolition techniques; timber structures; Life-Cycle Assessment of construction materials and technologies; recycling of pavements and materials in roads.Table of Contents

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Book SynopsisThis book presents a collection of recent research works related to blast resistant design, building pathologies, seismic coating, bottle-shaped concrete struts, delayed ettringite formation and waterproofing. It features eight chapters on building pathologies as well as a detailed set of references and suggestions for further reading. Offering a systematic review of the current state of knowledge, it is a valuable resource for scientists, students, practitioners, and lecturers in various scientific and engineering disciplines, including civil and materials engineering, as well as and other interested parties. Table of ContentsApplication of Blast Resistant Design Model for Safer Cities.- Design of Facade for Blast Resistant Buildings.- Application of Geometric Patterns in Architectural Design Process.- A Novel Seismic Outer Coating for Rehabilitation of Existing Masonry Buildings .- Numerical Analysis of Bottle-Shaped Isolated Struts Concrete Deteriorated by Delayed Ettringite Formation.- Concrete Samples Extracted from Pile Caps and Affected by Internal Swelling Reactions: A Diagnostic Analysis.- Diagnosis and Assessment of Deep Pile Cap Foundation of a Tall Building Affected by Internal Expansion Reactions.- Waterproof Roofing System Pathology Phenomenology Analysis as a Background Support for Diagnosis and Design.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents a collection of recent research works related to blast resistant design, building pathologies, seismic coating, bottle-shaped concrete struts, delayed ettringite formation and waterproofing. It features eight chapters on building pathologies as well as a detailed set of references and suggestions for further reading. Offering a systematic review of the current state of knowledge, it is a valuable resource for scientists, students, practitioners, and lecturers in various scientific and engineering disciplines, including civil and materials engineering, as well as and other interested parties. Table of ContentsApplication of Blast Resistant Design Model for Safer Cities.- Design of Facade for Blast Resistant Buildings.- Application of Geometric Patterns in Architectural Design Process.- A Novel Seismic Outer Coating for Rehabilitation of Existing Masonry Buildings .- Numerical Analysis of Bottle-Shaped Isolated Struts Concrete Deteriorated by Delayed Ettringite Formation.- Concrete Samples Extracted from Pile Caps and Affected by Internal Swelling Reactions: A Diagnostic Analysis.- Diagnosis and Assessment of Deep Pile Cap Foundation of a Tall Building Affected by Internal Expansion Reactions.- Waterproof Roofing System Pathology Phenomenology Analysis as a Background Support for Diagnosis and Design.

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Book SynopsisOpen Channel Flow, 2nd edition is written for senior-level undergraduate and graduate courses on steady and unsteady open-channel flow. The book is comprised of two parts: Part I covers steady flow and Part II describes unsteady flow. The second edition features considerable emphasis on the presentation of modern methods for computer analyses; full coverage of unsteady flow; inclusion of typical computer programs; new problem sets and a complete solution manual for instructors.Table of ContentsBasic Concepts.- Conservation Laws.- Critical Flow.- Uniform Flow.- Gradually Varied Flow.- Computation Of Gradually Varied Flow.- Rapidly Varied Flow.- Computation of Rapidly Varied Flow.- Channel Design.- Special Topics.- Unsteady Flow.- Governing Equations For One-Dimensional Flow.- Numerical Methods.- Finite-Difference Methods.- Two-Dimensional Flow.- Sediment Transport.- Special Topics.

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Book SynopsisThe 4th International Conference on Performance-based Design in Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering (PBD-IV) is held in Beijing, China. The PBD-IV Conference is organized under the auspices of the International Society of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering - Technical Committee TC203 on Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering and Associated Problems (ISSMGE-TC203). The PBD-I, PBD-II, and PBD-III events in Japan (2009), Italy (2012), and Canada (2017) respectively, were highly successful events for the international earthquake geotechnical engineering community. The PBD events have been excellent companions to the International Conference on Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering (ICEGE) series that TC203 has held in Japan (1995), Portugal (1999), USA (2004), Greece (2007), Chile (2011), New Zealand (2015), and Italy (2019). The goal of PBD-IV is to provide an open forum for delegates to interact with their international colleagues and advance performance-based design research and practices for earthquake geotechnical engineering.

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Book SynopsisThis open access book compiles the research results of the Collaborative Research Center SFB 837, which has been running since 2010 and will end in 2022, with the topic "Interaction Modeling in Mechanized Tunneling". The Collaborative Research Center is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and is currently the world's largest research facility in the field of tunneling. The aim of the publication is to make our scientific findings accessible to the international professional community. The individual chapters deal with all subsystems relevant in mechanized tunneling and their interaction. The latest results of digital planning and real-time tunneling support have been included.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Advance Reconnaissance and Optimal Monitoring.- Excavation Simulations and Cutting Tool Wear.- Face Support, Soil Conditioning and Material Transport in Earth-Pressure-Balance and Hydro Shield Machines.- Tunnel Linings.- Digital Design in Mechanized Tunneling.- Real-Time Simulation for Steering the Tunnel Construction Process.

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Book SynopsisThis open access book compiles the research results of the Collaborative Research Center SFB 837, which has been running since 2010 and will end in 2022, with the topic "Interaction Modeling in Mechanized Tunneling". The Collaborative Research Center is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and is currently the world's largest research facility in the field of tunneling. The aim of the publication is to make our scientific findings accessible to the international professional community. The individual chapters deal with all subsystems relevant in mechanized tunneling and their interaction. The latest results of digital planning and real-time tunneling support have been included.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Advance Reconnaissance and Optimal Monitoring.- Excavation Simulations and Cutting Tool Wear.- Face Support, Soil Conditioning and Material Transport in Earth-Pressure-Balance and Hydro Shield Machines.- Tunnel Linings.- Digital Design in Mechanized Tunneling.- Real-Time Simulation for Steering the Tunnel Construction Process.

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Book SynopsisThe main topic of this book is the calculation of underground structures at the limit states of serviceability.

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Book SynopsisCapturing the mechanical behaviour of engineered soils requires new constitutive models tailored for stabilising materials (biogenic, polymeric, etc.) and methods for their inclusion in soil. In this book and to accommodate such an integrated approach, a range of non-conventional materials are first discussed from physio-chemo-mechanical, circularity, and socioeconomic perspectives. Contributions continue with tailored methods for the determination of advanced mechanical properties and methods to capture the response of grand systems constituting such materials. The book concludes with contributions about how materials and methods should and are combined to develop new soil models. The integrated approach followed in this book makes it of interest to geotechnical researchers, as well as design engineers, policymakers, and planners—hence the broad spectrum of built environment stakeholders. Table of ContentsUtilizing Silkworm Cocoon Fibres for Improving Strength of Clay: An Experimental Study.- Scopes for use of Indian agriculture wastes in Soil Stabilisation.- Scopes for use of Nigerian agriculture wastes in Soil Stabilisation.- Advances in Conditioning Techniques for Earthen Materials.- Experimental Study on Mechanical Properties of Glass Powder and Silica Fume Stabilized Clay Soil.- Enhancing Soil Stabilization with Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes.

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Book SynopsisDie Baugrunderkundung.- Historische Entwicklung in der Bohrtechnik.- Grundzüge der Ingenieur-Geologie.- Bohrtechnik.- Geräte und Werkzeuge.- Baugrunderkundungsbohrungen.- Bohrergebnisse erkennen und dokumentieren.- Grundwassermessstellen.- Untersuchungen im Bohrloch.- Sondierungen.- Einsatz der EDV.- Wasser im Baugrund.- Baugrundverbesserungen.- Geothermie.- Vertrags- und Rechtsfragen im Spezialtiefbau.- Arbeitssicherheit.- Qualitätssicherung nach DIN EN ISO 9000 ff..- Aus- und Weiterbildung.

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Book SynopsisAllgemeine Grundlagen zur Rohrleitungstechnik.- Gussrohrleitungen.- Stahlrohrleitungen.- Steinzeugrohrleitungen.- Zementgebundene Rohrwerkstoffe.- Rohrleitungen aus thermoplastischen Kunststoffen.- Rohrleitungen aus duroplastischen Kunststoffen (GfK).- Rohrleitungen aus Nichteisenmetallen.- Mehrschicht., Verbund- und Mantelrohrsysteme.- Wichtige Rohrleitungskomponenten.

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Book SynopsisGeleitwort.- Vorwort.- Das Zusammenwirken von Rad und Schiene.- Auslegung des Eisenbahnoberbaus.- Schienen und Schienenschweißen.- Weichen.- Unterbau, Eisenbahndämme und Einschnitte.- Eisenbahnbrücken, Tunnel und Ingenieurbauwerke.- Bahnübergänge.- Begrenzungslinien, Lichträume und Querschnittsgestaltung der Bahnanlagen.- Trassierung und Gleisplangestaltung.- Betriebliche Infrastrukturplanung und Infrastrukturgestaltung.- Betriebsführung der Infrastruktur.- Leit- und Sicherungstechnik.- Funktionale Sicherheit.- Cybersecurity.- Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit.- Energieversorgung elektrischer Bahnen.- Stromversorgung der Infrastruktur.- Kabelanlagen.- Lärm und Erschütterungen.- Vegetationsmanagement.- Schutz von Natur und Landschaft, Strahlenschutz, Trinkwasserhygiene in Trinkwasser-Befüllungsanlagen.- Entsorgung von Abfällen und Einbau von mineralischen Ersatzbaustoffen bei Bau und Instandhaltung.- Asset Management Fahrweg.- Ökobilanzierung der Eisenbahninfrastruktur.- Die Beanspr

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Book SynopsisA State-of-the-Art Guide for Post-Installed Reinforcement provides comprehensive coverage on installation, design, and assesment guidelines for post-installed reinforcements. Previously published in Hong Kong, this Malaysian edition includes new EOTA technical reports and European Assessment Documents, fundamentals for post-installed reinforcements, design proposals, and unique design examples, all of which are specifically tailored for the Malaysian context.

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Book SynopsisThis volume presents recent advances and developments taking place in geotechnical aspects of natural disaster mitigation and management. The chapters of this book are based on the invited lectures delivered by eminent researchers at the Third Indo-Japan Workshop on Geotechnics for Natural Disaster Mitigation and Management. This book will be a useful reference for academicians, researchers, practicing professionals and, especially, students of the geotechnical fraternity.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Resistance of Reinforced Gravity Type Breakwater with Steel Pipe Piles.- Chapter 2: Disaster Management in India and Characterization for Geohazards.- Chapter 3: Review of the material properties of recovered soils obtained from 2011 East Japan disaster debris for post-disaster management.- Chapter 4: The 2017 July Northern Kyushu Torrential Rainfall Disaster- Geotechnical and Geological Perspectives.- Chapter 5: Effect of fine grain fraction contents of short fiber mixed soil for mitigation of liquefaction hazards.- Chapter 6: Ground Modification Techniques to Improve Liquefaction Resistance in Indo-Gangetic Soils.- Chapter 7: Extended Application of Cement Based Grouting to Gravel/Boulder Ground Improvement.- Chapter 8: Elastic Modulus Estimation using a Scaled State Parameter in the Extended Kalman Filter.- Chapter 9: Shear Strength Behavior of Gravel-Tire Chips Mixture.- Chapter 10: Evaluation of the risk distribution of the Debris Flow Occurred Using Numerical Simulation Subjected to Rockfall.- Chapter 11: Design of Waterfront Retaining Walls Subjected to Waves and Earthquakes- A Review.- Chapter 12: Stability Evaluation of Block Reinforcement for Resilient Breakwater.- Chapter 13: Integrating Rainfall Load into Remedial Design of slopes affected by Landslides.- Chapter 14: Spatial Distribution of Strength - Comparison between Indian and Japanese Embankments.- Chapter 15: Investigation of Rainfall Induced Landslides at the Hillslopes of Guwahati Region, Assam.- Chapter 16: Significance of Drainage measures on Landslide Mitigation measures.- Chapter 17: Instability of Composite Breakwater Subjected to Earthquake and Tsunami and Its Countermeasures.- Chapter 18: Soil slope instabilities in snowy cold regions under changing climate – stability assessment and prediction methods assessment and prediction methods.

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Book SynopsisThis volume comprises the select proceedings of the Indian Geotechnical Conference (IGC) 2020. The contents focus on recent developments in geotechnical engineering for sustainable tomorrow. The volume covers the topics related advances in ground improvement of weak foundation soils for various civil engineering projects and design/construction of reinforced soil structures with different fill materials using synthetic and natural reinforcements in different forms.Table of ContentsImprovement of Soft Clays using Stone Columns With and Without Encasement.- Stabilization of Soft Clay using Nylon Fiber and Fly Ash.- Decontamination of Soil by Electro Kinetic Treatment.- Lateral Displacements of Soft Ground under Embankment Loading.- Stabilization of Artificial Soils using Waste Marble Dust.- Dynamic Response of Dry Rubber Tire Chips and Sand Mixture.- Sustainability Study on Geosynthetic Reinforced Retaining Wall Construction.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents select proceedings of the National Conference on Advancement in Materials Processing Technology (AMPT 2020). It covers the new trends in materials and mineral processing technologies along with an emphasis on engineering materials, composite materials, smart materials and nanomaterials. Topics covered include advanced, mineral processing, advanced processing, foundry technology, modelling and simulation, recycling and waste recovery. Given the contents, this book will be useful for researchers, engineers and professionals working in the areas of chemical, mining, metallurgical and mechanical engineering and associated fields.Table of ContentsAl-Ni duplex ion implantation of nickel aluminum bronze (NAB) to improve the corrosion.- Numerical Simulation of Aluminium Alloy 7075 Using Split Hopkinson Pressure Barunder Dynamic loading.- Prediction of Washability Characteristics of Non-Coking and Semi Coking Coals.- Modeling and Simulation of Flashless Forging of Coupling Flange.- Predicting of two phase mixing uniformity based on the varying power for different impellers using Hydro Dynamic Simulation.- Investigation on frequency analysis of functionally graded plate under thermal effect with the help of FEM.- Demineralization of High Ash Indian coal by Oil Agglomeration.- Numerical prediction of residual stress and temparature field in TIG welding.- Optimization of Process Parameters for Friction Stir Welding of Aluminium Alloy AA5052-H32 by Using Taguchi Method.- Computational study of melting and solidification behaviour of PCM thermal energy storage system using extended surface.- Design, Modelling, Fabrication and Testing of Vertical Milling Machine Fixture for Friction Stir Welding Operation.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive research on Ancient Indian glass. The contributors include experienced archaeologists of South Asian glass and archaeological chemists with expertise in the chemical analysis of glass, besides, established ethnohistorians and ethnoarchaeologists. It is comprised of five sections, and each section discusses different aspects of glass study: the origin of glass and its evolution, its scientific study and its care, ancient glass in literature and glass ethnography, glass in South Asia and the diffusion of glass in different parts of the world. The topic covered by the different chapters ranges from the development of faience, to the techniques developed for the manufacture of glass beads, glass bangles or glass mirrors at different times in south Asia, a major glass producing region and the regional distribution of key artefacts both within India and outside the region, in Africa, Europe or Southeast Asia. Some chapters also include extended examples of the archaeometry of ancient glasses. It makes an important contribution to archaeological, anthropological and analytical aspects of glass in South Asia. As such, it represents an invaluable resource for students through academic and industry researchers working in archaeological sciences, ancient knowledge system, pyrotechnology, historical archaeology, social archaeology and student of anthropology and history with an interest in glass and the archaeology of South Asia.Trade Review“South Asian glass research is effectively connected with the broader academic community focused on archaeological glass research, making it an excellent introductory resource for researchers, especially emerging scholars, interested in South Asian glass research. Moreover, it introduces fresh perspectives and insights, including South Asia’s unique glass recipes and products … . These contributions advance our understanding of ancient glass production, organization and dynamic exchange networks, thereby enriching the field of archaeological glass research with a wealth of new information.” (Kuan-Wen Wang, Antiquity, Vol. 97, 2023)“The editors and authors are to be thanked and congratulated for the production of this well illustrated and comprehensive volume. Not only is there an abundance of new information, the literature covered is vast. It will be an essential reference on South Asian glass for years to come, invaluable to researchers in adjacent areas, and informative for anyone with an interest in archaeological glass. … This is a great book. I strongly recommend it.” (Ian C. Freestone, Asian Perspectives, The Journal of Archaeology and the Pacific, Vol. 62 (2), 2023)“Ancient Glass of South Asia in an outstanding contribution to the study of glass in general and to the study of early glass beads in particular. … Congratulations to the organizers of the conference, the editors, and the individual authors for this excellent work that I’m sure will be enjoyed by many readers of Beads. The volume is up-to-date and should be a valuable resource for many years to come.” (James W. Lankton, Journal of the Society of Bead Researchers, Vol. 34, 2022)Table of ContentsGlass Origin and Evolution Chapter 1The Origin of Glass and the First Glass Industries- Thilo RehrenChapter 2Glass in the Middle-East and Western Europe at the end of the 1st millennium CE, Transition from Natron to Plant Ash Soda or Forest Glasses- Bernard Gratuze, Nadine Schibille and Inès PactaChapter 3Glazed Steatite and Faience Technology at Harappa, Pakistan (>3700-1900 BCE): Technological and Experimental Studies of Production and Variation - Jonathan Mark KenoyerChapter 4Traditional Bead and Bangle Crafts in India- Alok Kumar KanungoScientific Study and Care of GlassChapter 5Elemental Compositions and Glass Recipes- Laure DussubieuxChapter 6Isotope Analysis and its Applications to the Study of Ancient Indian Glass- Laure Dussubieux, Christophe Cloquet and Thomas Oliver PryceChapter 7The Conservation of Glass- Stephen P. KoobChapter 8Typology of Glass Beads: Techniques, Shapes, Colours, and Dimensions- Joanna Then-ObłuskaEthnography and LiteratureChapter 9Glass in Indian Archaeology, Ancient Literature, Historical Records and Colonial Accounts- Alok Kumar KanungoChapter 10Situating Harinagar Finds in Pre Iron Age Glass Crafts- Bhuvan VikramaChapter 11History of Glass Ornaments in Tamil Nadu, South India: Cultural Perspectives- Veerasamy SelvakumarChapter 12Traditional Glass Mirror Making in Kapadvanj, Gujarat, India and an outline of the use- Jan Kock and Torben SodeGlass Products in South AsiaChapter 13Glass Beads of Eastern India (Early Historic Period)- Sharmi ChakrabortyChapter 14A Review of Selected Glass Bead Types from the 2007-2009 Seasons of Excavation at Pattanam, India - Shinu Anna AbrahamChapter 15Glass Bangles in South Asia: Production, Variability and Historicity- Mudit TrivediChapter 16West Asian Glass in Early Medieval India as Seen from the Excavations of Sanjan - Kurush F Dalal and Rhea Mitra-DalalChapter 17Interrelations in Glass and Glazing Technologies in Mughal Tilework- Maninder Singh GillThe Diffusion of South Asian GlassChapter 18Indian Glass Beads in Western and North Europe in Early Middle Age- Bernard Gratuze, Constantin Pion and Torben SodeChapter 19Early Glass Trade along the Maritime Silk Route (500 BCE - 500 CE): An Archaeological Review- Sunil GuptaChapter 20Indian Glass in Southeast Asia- Laure DussubieuxChapter 21Indian Glass: Chronology and Distribution in Eastern Africa- Laure Dussubieux and Marilee WoodChapter 22Indian Glass Beads in Northeast Africa Between the 1st and 6th Centuries CE- Joanna Then-Obłuska

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Book SynopsisThis book includes selected conference proceedings of Conference on Processing and Characterization of Materials (CPCM-2020). The content of the book includes processing of and characterization of materials, sustainable energy materials, defense materials, functionally graded materials, and composites which has significant impact on cutting-edge applications. The book also includes surface engineering, computational methods and materials, waste utilization, and corrosion and environmental degradation of materials. Design, research, and development studies, experimental investigations, theoretical analysis, and fabrication techniques relevant to the application of materials in various assemblies, ranging from individual components to complete structure are presented in the book. The book is useful for graduate students, researchers, and industry professionals alike.Table of ContentsInduration of Indian Low Grade Iron Ore Pellets in a Pilot Heat Hardening System.- On the relationship between surface microhardness and roughness produced by MAF process.- Heat Treatment Effect on the Corrosion Behaviour of Plasma Processed LM6 Alloy.- Failures Investigation of Marine Propellers in Corrosive Environments.- Microstructural Evolution and Failure Behavior of Resistance Spot-Welded Dual Phase Steel

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Book SynopsisThis book presents basic design theories and principles and provides detailed analysis for excavation failure cases based on the author's research experience, aiming to provide a comprehensive picture of the subject matter. It focuses on the basal heave stability analysis, the apparent earth pressure as well as the strut force determination, the retaining wall deflection, the ground settlement, the protection measures such as jet grouting slabs or piles, case reports, back analysis methodology. From the very basic to the most advanced, it tries to attain theoretical rigorousness and consistency. On the other hand, this book also tries to cope with design practice, implemented by the recent publications from the authors. Students, researchers, and design engineers working in the field of civil engineering could benefit from this book.Table of ContentsOverview.- Basal heave stability.- Toe stability.- Strut forces.- Bending moments.- Retaining wall deflections.- Ground settlements.- Numerical analysis.- Soil constitutive models.- Dewatering for excavation.- Jet grouting and other auxiliary measures.- Protection of adjacent buildings.- Instrumentation, observation methods and back analysis.- Excavation failure cases and analysis.

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Book SynopsisThis book is a compilation of selected papers from the 5th International Petroleum and Petrochemical Technology Conference (IPPTC 2021). The work focuses on petroleum & petrochemical technologies and practical challenges in the field. It creates a platform to bridge the knowledge gap between China and the world. The conference not only provides a platform to exchanges experience but also promotes the development of scientific research in petroleum & petrochemical technologies. The book will benefit a broad readership, including industry experts, researchers, educators, senior engineers and managers.Table of ContentsOffshore Oil & Gas Exploration and Development.- Drilling & Production Technology and Oilfield Chemistry.- Petroleum Refining and Chemical Engineering.- Environmental Monitoring and Management.- Oil & Gas Storage and Transportation.- Pipeline Monitoring and Management.

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Book SynopsisThis book comprises the proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Canadian Society of Civil Engineering 2021. The contents of this volume focus on specialty conferences in construction, environmental, hydrotechnical, materials, structures, transportation engineering, etc. This volume will prove a valuable resource for those in academia and industry.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Construction Innovation In The Province Of Quebec: Barriers, Drivers, Enablers And Impact.- Chapter 2: Economic Analysis Of Water Efficient Appliances And Fixtures In The Residential Sector.- Chapter 3: Integrating Building Information Modeling (Bim) And Sustainability Indicators And Criteria To Select Associated Construction Method At The Conceptual Design Stage Of Buildings.- Chapter 4: Discovery Of Energy Performance Patterns For Residential Buildings Through Machine Learning.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents the select proceedings of International Conference on Recent Advancements in Civil Engineering (ICRACE) 2021. Various topics covered include theory and advanced technology of engineering structure, high-rise structure and large-span, structure, bridge and tunnel engineering, advanced concrete technology, durable structures, building energy conservation and green architecture, disaster management, smart structures and materials, soil and rock mechanics, geotechnology, hydraulic and hydro-power engineering, road & bridge engineering, and sustainable transportation infrastructures. This book will be useful for researchers and professionals working in the area of civil engineering and allied fields.Table of ContentsDuctile Detailing Practices Using Confined Masonry—A Case Study of Himachal Pradesh.- Prediction of Twist and Torque of RC Beams of M60 Core Concrete Jacketed with Ferrocement “U” Wraps at Ultimate Stage: Different Methods.- Social Network Theory in Construction Industry: A Scientometric Review.- Interference Effect Between Tall Buildings with Square Cross-Sections.- Investigation of Crushed Concrete Aggregates as a Replacement for Natural Aggregates in AAB Concrete

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Book SynopsisThe book presents the select proceedings of the International Conference on Recent Advances in Sustainable Environment (RAiSE 2022). It discusses recent challenges and advances in various areas of sustainable environment. The topics covered include environmental dynamics, atmospheric physics, physical oceanography, global environmental change & ecosystems management, climate & climatic changes, global warming, ozone layer depletion, carbon capture & storage, integrated ecosystems management, satellite applications in the environment, environmental restoration & ecological engineering, habitat reconstruction, biodiversity conservation, deforestation, landscape degradation & restoration, ground water remediation, soil decontamination, environmental sustainability, renewable sources of energy, clean technologies, toxicity assessment & epidemiological studies, indoor air pollution, etc. This book will be useful for the researches, academicians, scientists, and professionals working in the various areas of environment sustainability, especially sustainable civil engineering.Table of ContentsLandscape Degradation: The August 2019 Puthumala Landslide in Kerala, India.- Understanding the role of biological oxygen demand in aquaculture waters in the western delta region of Andhra Pradesh.- Interpreting different timeslot precipitation characteristics in the Seonath River basin, Chhattisgarh during 1901-2017.- To study the effect of confining walls on flexible circular particle using Immersed boundary method.- Time series modelling and forecasting of mean annual rainfall over MRP Complex Region Chhattisgarh associated with climate variability.

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Book SynopsisThis book comprises the select peer-reviewed proceedings of the Indian Geotechnical Conference (IGC) 2021. The contents focus on Geotechnics for Infrastructure Development and Innovative Applications. This book covers topics geotechnical challenges in tunnel construction, related performance of temporary secant pile wall, soil nail walls, rock-fill embankment dams, performance of MSE wall, stability analysis, dynamic stability and landslide simulations, landslide early warning system, among others. This book is of interest to those in academia and industry. This book is of interest to those in academia and industry. Table of ContentsChapter 1. Incorporation of Surrounding Rock Layer Presence in the Design of Underground Cut & Cover Box Structure.- Chapter 2. Elastic Perfectly Plastic Behavior of Lower Siwalik Sandstones.- Chapter 3. Effect of Volume Loss during Tunnel Construction on the Ground Surface.- Chapter 4. Crack growth in rocks with pre-existing flaws subjected to uniaxial and biaxial compression.- Chapter 5. Parametric Study on the performance of Temporary Secant Pile Wall.- Chapter 6. Numerical Analysis of Ground settlement induced by Shallow Tunnels.- Chapter 7. Seismic Assessment of horseshoe-shaped tunnel using a pseudo-static approach.- Chapter 8. Effects of the Shield-Driving on Soil Arching around the Tunnel.- Chapter 9. Stability Analysis of Over Burden Dump Slope – A Case Study of Marki Mangli - I Coal Mine.- Chapter 10. Living Soil Nails to Prevent Shallow Landslides in Lateritic Soil Slopes.- Chapter 11. Restoration Measures of Landslide Affected Valley Slope - A Case Study of Tindharia Area along NH 55 in West Bengal.- Chapter 12. Effect of Hysteretic SWCC on Marappalam Rainfall Triggered Slope Failure.- Chapter 13. Effect of antecedent uniform rainfall pattern on the stability of a typical North-eastern slope.- Chapter 14. Response of Isolated Shallow Footing on Sloping Ground with Dynamic Loading.- Chapter 15. Detection, Monitoring, and Early-Warning of Landslides using In-Situ Ground-based Monitoring Techniques: A Review. etc.

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Book Synopsis1. A Comprehensive Review On 3d Printing Of Concrete Materials, Methods And Mechanical Properties.- 2. A Study On The Influence Of Nanomaterials In Cement Concrete At Elevated Temparatures.- 3. A Succinct Review On The Use Of Phase Change Material (Pcm) For Sustainable Structures And Pavements.- 4. An Adaptive Neuro Fuzzy Inference System Based Modeling For Expanded Clay Based Light Weight Concrete With Micro Reinforcement.- 5. Assessment Of Compressive Strength On Red Mud Concrete Using Rebound Hammer Test.- 6. Development Of Polycrete From Waste Polymers A Green Chemistry Approach.- 7. Development Of Light Weight Geopolymer Interlocking Bricks.- 8. Effect Of Alccofine And Silica Fume On Mechanical Properties And Flexural Behaviour Of High Strength Concrete.- 9. Effect Of Nano Silica On Different Properties Of Concrete Mix And Correlation Between Its Properties.- 10. Effective Use Of Waste Groundnut Shells As A Partial Cement Powder In The Production Of Greener Cementitious Matrix.

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Book SynopsisChapter 1. Sustainable stabilization of expansive soil using mango kernel ash and fly ash: a waste management approach.- Chapter 2. Enhancing soft clay bed load capacity using spent ballast columns: a numerical study.- Chapter 3. A comparative study on strength and durability properties of expansive soil stabilized with alkali and lime activated flyash.- Chapter 4. Shrinkage limit of compacted plain and fibre reinforced expansive soils pre and post consolidation.- Chapter 5. A study on effect of non-woven geotextile on floating stone column.- Chapter 6. Effect of site grading and dewatering on ground improvement a case study.- Chapter 7. Crack mitigation of nanosilica stabilized softsoil using recycled polypropylene fibres.- Chapter 8. Characterization of liquefiable soil stabilized with bauxite mine ore waste as a sustainable fill material.- Etc...

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Book SynopsisInstrumented test piles "A case study in Johor Bahru old Alluvium.- Development of a standardized library for prefabricated building components in tropical island region using BIM technology.- Comprehensive seismic vulnerability analysis of concrete gravity dams: fragility curves and damage index approach.- An optimum artificial neural network (ANN) model for prediction of compressive confinement strength of concrete cylinders.- The attributes of Kuala Lumpur city flash flood in rapid construction city development planning.- Effectiveness of the SNSM Technique for Flexurally Strengthened RC Beams Comprising GFRP Reinforcement.- Dynamic Shading Device Design with Computational Building Information Modelling for High-rise Office Building in Tropical Climate.- IoT And Computational Bim Based Digital Twin for Sustainability Assessment: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities for Malaysia.- Framework For Effective Safety Compliance in Long Span Bridge Construction Based on Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).- Effect of Bench Height to Burden Ratio on Rock Fragmentation Induced by Blasting.- Communication in Improving Occupational Safety and Health Among Local and Foreign Workers in The Construction Industry in Malaysia.- Relationship between Physical and Chemical Properties of Aged Bitumen Incorporating Rejuvenator.- Rutting Performance of Padang Panjang Lime as a Filler in Split Mastic Asphalt Pavement.- Effects of construction and demolition waste (CDW) as supplementary cementitious material on compressive strength of cement pastes.

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Book SynopsisIntroduction.- Dilatancy properties of salt under monotonous compression and brief introduction into dislocation theory.- The conventional creep and fatigue mechanical properties of rock salt.- Discontinuous fatigue mechanical properties for rock salt.- Creep-fatigue mechanical characterization of rock salt under uniaxial stresses.

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Book SynopsisIntroduction.- Spatiotemporal Migration Laws of Overburden Structures in Mining Areas.- Spatiotemporal Evolution Mechanism of Mining-Induced Stress Fields.- Key Technologies for the Prevention and Control of Dynamic Disasters in Mining Areas.- Control of Large Deformations in Surrounding Rock Based on Stress Gradient.

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Book SynopsisChapter 1. Sustainable stabilization of expansive soil using mango kernel ash and fly ash: a waste management approach.- Chapter 2. Enhancing soft clay bed load capacity using spent ballast columns: a numerical study.- Chapter 3. A comparative study on strength and durability properties of expansive soil stabilized with alkali and lime activated flyash.- Chapter 4. Shrinkage limit of compacted plain and fibre reinforced expansive soils pre and post consolidation.- Chapter 5. A study on effect of non-woven geotextile on floating stone column.- Chapter 6. Effect of site grading and dewatering on ground improvement a case study.- Chapter 7. Crack mitigation of nanosilica stabilized softsoil using recycled polypropylene fibres.- Chapter 8. Characterization of liquefiable soil stabilized with bauxite mine ore waste as a sustainable fill material.- Etc...

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Book SynopsisChapter 1. Sustainable stabilization of expansive soil using mango kernel ash and fly ash: a waste management approach.- Chapter 2. Enhancing soft clay bed load capacity using spent ballast columns: a numerical study.- Chapter 3. A comparative study on strength and durability properties of expansive soil stabilized with alkali and lime activated flyash.- Chapter 4. Shrinkage limit of compacted plain and fibre reinforced expansive soils pre and post consolidation.- Chapter 5. A study on effect of non-woven geotextile on floating stone column.- Chapter 6. Effect of site grading and dewatering on ground improvement a case study.- Chapter 7. Crack mitigation of nanosilica stabilized softsoil using recycled polypropylene fibres.- Chapter 8. Characterization of liquefiable soil stabilized with bauxite mine ore waste as a sustainable fill material.- Etc...

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